SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BILL'S PLACE RESTUARANT.

YOUR CALL. 57/100

4359 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 21, 2026 · passed

13 of 21 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13---OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

JAN 20
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER.OBSERVED HAM AT 54.8F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE AT 56.9F AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.7F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SLICED TOMATOES,CUT LEAFY GREENS,HAM ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2610098 DATED:01/07/2025 #58---2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency, in accordance with ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 7
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOLER DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED.

MAR 5
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR COOLER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE COFFEE STATION AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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FEB 16
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE COFFEE STATION AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN INTO A CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. EMPLOYEES MUST READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. EMPLOYEES MUST READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK OR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS: TOMATO (50.3F), PORK SAUSAGE (49.2F), EGGS (45.1F). DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $20. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED REAR HADNWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING, LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK, LEAK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 12
2020
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER SLICING AND HANDLING HAM WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. THE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HERE HANDS AND PUT ON DISPOSABLE GLOVES. THE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKSON PREMISE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HAM DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED CHEESE) NOT DATE MARKED (IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE DISH ROOM) TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER ON THE SHELF UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTAINT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.

SERIOUSSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ABOVE ICE MACHINE, AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON PREMISE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (PREMISES CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2290213 DATED FOR 05/21/2019 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

**PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOK FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NO IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, NOT LAYING ON PREP TABLES OR DRYING OVER HAND SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE FAUCET BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE LAST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST AND/OR GREASE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JAN 29
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS MISSING AND DOOR DAMAGED ON CHEST FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CHEST FREEZER DOOR AND GASKETS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVINGAT DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THICK CRYSTAL ICING INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CHEST FREEZER

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CORNER EDGEING OF WALL AT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH EXPOSED WOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA AT FRONT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUST HANGING FROM HOT LINE HOOD AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD AT REAR. EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

AUG 25
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT DISH ABOVE PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

NOV 16
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER OF SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IS MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER

NOV 3
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAM,EGGS,BACON AND SAUSAGES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1734782 DATE 03-25-2016(38) THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER OF SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IS MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER

MAR 25
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

MAR 18
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE TOP.LIP, AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIE IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTIONREPORT#1465004 DATE 07-07-2015(32)FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM,MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR(38)FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA,MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING/PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

JUL 7
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DISWASHING/PREPARATION AREAS.

MAR 24
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 22
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE IT. LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN BOTH HOODS IN THE PREP AREAS HAS SOME GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

JUN 17
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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